Worthington Fire District
EPA ID: MA1349000 · 565 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Worthington Fire District (MA1349000): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Within the EPA records available for it, Worthington Fire District shows no violations; the system serves about 565 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Worthington Fire District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Worthington Fire District have a median household income of $98,438 and about 1,005 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Worthington Fire District's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Massachusetts
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Worthington Fire District (EPA ID: MA1349000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 565 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 01026 in Cummington.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0175 mg/L | Yes | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by MA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 01026 - Cummington
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Worthington Fire District (MA1349000) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Worthington Fire District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Worthington Fire District in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Worthington Fire District serve?
Worthington Fire District serves approximately 565 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.
Where does Worthington Fire District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Worthington Fire District Water Quality Report, MA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma1349000/
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